MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
wiper linkage worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box flange (6.1.2 (a))
chassis rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode
slight diesel leak rear of engine
Cracks in O/S/R tyre sidewall
Damp around water pump area
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak
O/S/R bump stop missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing corrosion
engine oil found on minimum level for MOT
front axle upper bump stop is missing on offside
front service brake discs are well worn
nearside front spot lamp lense is broken [shards of glass behind lamp guard]
rear top spring mounts and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion [both sides]
slight brake pull to nearside of vehicle
vehicle presented with both rear rumble-seats missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing corrosion
engine oil found on minimum level for MOT
front axle upper bump stop is missing on offside
front service brake discs are well worn
nearside front spot lamp lense is broken [shards of glass behind lamp guard]
rear top spring mounts and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion [both sides]
slight brake pull to nearside of vehicle
vehicle presented with both rear rumble-seats missing
front brake discs are well worn, rear brake discs are worn
rear axle bump stops are missing [both sides]
rear service brake increase decrease differential is high thru midrange of effort
stone chips in front windscreen
vehicle presented with both rear rumble seats removed
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
third row seats have been removed
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HX53 EXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HX53 EXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2003.
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